Novel Return of Mount Hua Sect Chapter 907
There is a strange aspect of perception.
Unexpectedly, people often fail to recognize peace as peace and chaos as chaos.
In a situation of ongoing peace, the tranquility is not felt as special, and in a situation of ongoing chaos, the urgency is not felt as strange.
It’s been three years since the Yangtze disaster.
At first, those who were groaning at the great chaos that started from the Yangtze River eventually began to accept such a situation as a normal part of their daily lives.
Even in chaos, stability exists.
Despite the conflict between the Evil Tyrant Alliance and the Ten Great Sect and the existence of proliferating Evil Sects, the people of the world were somehow establishing stability in their lives.
That was until an unexpected rumor started spreading across the Yangtze River like a baseless tale.
“The Tang Family is withdrawing from Hubei?”
Hearing this, the man’s eyes widened in shock as he jumped to his feet.
“What, what kind of bullshit is that? The Tang Family is withdrawing?”
“Exactly that. It is said they’re returning to Sichuan.”
“What are we supposed to do then?”
The faces of the people gathered in twos and threes turned pale.
Those who work on the land of the Yangtze River cannot be unaware of how much work the Sichuan Tang Family has done over the past few years. Without their protection, several of them wouldn’t be in this world today.
However, when such Tang Family suddenly withdrew from the Yangtze River, they couldn’t help but be alarmed.
“Wh- Why all of a sudden?”
“It looks like Evil Sects have been spotted in Sichuan.”
“What? In Sichuan?”
“Yes. Recently, Evil Sects in Sichuan have been causing chaos, burning homes, and looting wealth.”
“Now even Sichuan....”
“Also, I heard that Evil Sects wreaked havoc in Shaanxi a while ago. Shaanxi, Sichuan, there’s no safe place anymore.”
“Ah....”
The faces of those speaking were filled with unspeakable sorrow.
As its name suggests, Sichuan Tang Family is the ruler of Sichuan. If Evil Sects exist within Sichuan, of course, the Tang Family should go back to protect Sichuan.
“...I’m worried. What will happen after the Tang Family leaves?”
“That’s what I’m saying.”
“Does the Tang Family really lack the resources? Even if there is a problem in Sichuan, to completely withdraw...”
“What is this man talking about?”
One of the listeners burst out with a face heated with anger.
“It is Sichuan Tang Family! Sichuan Tang Family! They have been protecting us for several years without any return in this Hubei where they have no ties, haven’t they?”
“Tha- That’s right, but....”
“Then, not only are you not able to send them with grateful tears as they leave, but what? There’s a fire in their house, yet you want them to leave their house alone and protect us? What’s with this sorry excuse for a human being?”
“I was just saying because I was so sad. why are you getting so worked up...”
The one who brought it up shrank his shoulder and was dejected.
“That is the right thing to say! Isn’t there somewhere else that should take responsibility for those damn Evil Sects bastards?”
At those words, the name of a sect came to everyone’s mind. A clan that was their pride until the Yangtze River disaster occurred.
“Even those Tang Family do not complain about the far distance and go back because there are problems in their area. Where and what on earth are those damned Wudang doing while the people of Hubei are suffering so much?”
“...Who doesn’t know that? It’s because Wudang has closed its gates and is nowhere to be seen.”
“Then we should go and protest Wudang! Honestly, what has Wudang done so well to close its gates and go into Bongmun? Moreover, from what I heard, Mount Hua that went into Bongmun came out as soon as Evil Sects came to Shaanxi!”
“That Mount Hua Sect?”
“I told you so!”
Hearing the name ‘Mount Hua’ made people’s faces change subtly.
In fact, to the people of Hubei, Mount Hua was a name that evoked very complicated thoughts.
A forgotten Taoist sect that cannot be compared to Wudang, which was once the representative clan of Hubei. However, after the Yangtze River disaster, it was the only great sect that fought against the Evil Tyrant Alliance.
Now, three years later, Mount Hua’s position was somewhere in between.
“To think Mount Hua came out from their Bongmun.....”
“Isn’t that what I’m saying? To be honest, is Mount Hua’s Bongmun the same as Wudang’s Bongmun?”
“Everyone, please calm down.”
Im Sobyong opened his mouth as he cleared his throat.
“Is that really true? Doju-nim?”
“It’s true. Unfortunately, Plum Blossom Island will cease operations from tomorrow.”
“What, what are we supposed to do then?”
“Without Plum Blossom Island, we can’t ship goods to Gangnam! Those pirate bastards are still causing chaos!”
“Mount Hua! What does Mount Hua say? Is this the will of Mount Hua?”
“Now, now. Everyone, please calm down.”
Im Sobyong waved his hands to soothe the agitated crowd.
“I’d like to stay in business longer, but... Unfortunately, the situation in Gangnam is not looking good. You all must be aware of the situation, right?”
Those who were protesting fell silent at his words.
They also knew that Evil Tyrant Alliance had finished internal reorganization. They’re merchants. No matter how vicious Evil Tyrant Alliance is, they will not try to catch and kill them one by one.
But Plum Blossom Island is the territory of Mount Hua. This is the place they will most likely target first when they cross the Yangtze River.
“So, it’s really...”
Im Sobyong nodded his head.
“But you don’t have to worry too much. Isn’t this Plum Blossom Island? Obviously, even if it’s not Mount Hua, someone will try to continue operating it.”
“R- Right, but....”
“Then, does Heavenly Comrade Alliance have no knowledge about who will take over?”
“Well, I can’t say.”
Im Sobyong smiled knowingly.
“It’s not our place to say much as we’re leaving. But...”
“But?”
“Everything flows according to its natural course, right? The rightful owner will reclaim their place.”
“The rightful owner, you say...?”
“Well, I think I’ve said all I need to say. We’ll be working through the night and until sunset tomorrow to ensure all goods are shipped, so if you have any unshipped goods, bring it quickly!”
Hearing his words, the merchants’ eyes shook violently.
“Mo- Move!”
“Damn it, there’s still so much goods left in the warehouse!”
“Wa- Wait a minute, even if I’m moving my goods now, how do I bring the exchanged goods back?”
“That’s something to think about later!”
They were suddenly caught up in confusion and could not think of asking Im Sobyong anything more.
In the middle of the mess, Im Sobyong ended up smirking.
‘Evil Sects’ scheme?’
Such a notion was almost laughable.
When it came to concocting schemes, they didn’t even come close to that devil’s toes.
Im Sobyong took in the view of the vast city before him. A commercial city where the richest merchants of the world gathered – a bait any man would covet.
‘Is there a bigger bait in this world?’
Im Sobyong did not know whether Chung Myung really thought of this ever since three years ago or whether he thought of this as the situation progressed. He had his suspicions but no solid evidence.
Whatever the intention was, it was clear that this Kugang would be the nucleus of a typhoon that would wipe out countless people.
“...It’s a shame, though.”
Im Sobyong licked his lips and gestured to his subordinates.
“Load the wealth in advance. We need to leave as soon as it’s tomorrow.”
“Yes! Nokrim... No, Doju-nim!”
“Tsk.”
Im Sobyong spread his fan and gently waved it in front of his face.
“It’s a pity to lose the title of ‘Doju’, but it’s probably good.”
His gaze drifted across the river.
“Because I think it’s going to be more fun now.”
A soft sound of laughter flowed through the shouts of the confused people.